SAT School Day - Frequently Asked Questions

Aug 29, 2026

SAT School Day Frequently Asked Questions provide guidance for students and parents on planning SAT preparation and managing score access. It explains how to view SAT scores through a College Board online account and how score reports highlight strengths and areas for continued development. The material recommends starting Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy in the fall of junior year, includes details about the Essay administration, and outlines a structured study timeline from months before the test through the day itself.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When should students start using Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy?

When should my child start working on college applications?

2-3 months before test day

1 day before test day

On test day

白CollegeBoard # SAT School DayFrequently Asked Questions ## When should students startusing Official SAT Practiceon Khan Academy? Where can my child see theirSAT“scores? If your child has a College Board online account,they'lreceive an email letting them know their scores are ready.Then they can loginat studentscores.collegeboard.orgto see their scores and send them to colleges. There's no hard-and-fast rule,but the more timestudents spend on Khan Academy,the more likelythey'll feel well prepared for the SAT. Your child's online score report includes detailedinformation about their test performance,including areasin which they excel and areas in which they may need tocontinue to develop as they prepare for college.Scorereports gve students and teachers valuable informationto help make sure students will be ready for college-levelwork once they graduate from high school. We recommend that students create their Khan Academyaccount in the fallof their junior year.If they've takenthe PSATTM 10,they can use those scores to receivepersonalized practice for the SAT.If they haven't takenthe PSAT 10,they can take a few short quizzes to find outwhat skills they need to practice.Then they'l have severalmonths to practice before taking the SAT in the spring oftheir junior year. Will my child take the Essay thisspring through the ISBE-providedSAT School Day administration? Help your child create a practice schedule on Official SATPractice on Khan Academy and stick to it.As with sportsor music,the key to feeling prepared is committing topractice.Students can sign up at satpractice.org. Yes.ISBE continues to include the Essay,as the Essayhelps to fully measure the depth and breadth of the llinoisLearning Standards for English Language Arts. ## When should my child startworking on college applications? What do colleges look for in anSAT score? Ideally,your child would use part of the summer beforetheir senior year to research colleges,check applicationdeadlines,and create their college list.They can alsostart working on the personal essay some collegesmay require. Each college has its own approach and policy when itcomes to SAT scores,so be sure to inquire with eachcollege directly.Remember,SAT scores are just one partof a student's college application.Admission officersfactor in high school grades and courses,extracurricularactivities,application essays,and recommendation letterswhen making their decision. For additional information aboutthe SAT and helping your childplan for college,visit sat.org. . CollegeBoard SAT Khan Academy START Sign up for Official SAT@Practice at satpractice.org.Official SAT Practice onKhan Academyis FREE for all students and the best way to prepare for the SAT.Created by Khan Academy and College Board,the makers of the SAT,Official SATPractice offers thousands of practice questions,video lessons,quizzes and tests,and more. Link College Board and Khan Academy accounts for a personalized SATstudy plan.When your child signs up for Official SAT Practice,make sure theirKhan Academy account is linked with their College Board account.This sendsyour child's PSAT'"8/9,PSAT“10,or SAT scores to Khan Academy to create acustomized SAT study plan.A child who doesn't have any test scores can takediagnostic quizzes to receive the study plan. 2-3 MONTHS BEFORE TEST DAY Create a practice schedule on Official SAT Practice,and stick to it.Werecommend that students practice on satpractice.org 15-30 minutes perday starting 6-8 weeks before the test. ### 5.1.1 2-3 MONTHS BEFORE TEST DAY cont'd Take a full-length practice test.Taking a practice test on Official SAT Practiceis a perfect way for students to see what their test day experience will be like. ### 2 WEEKS BEFORE TEST DAY Take another full-length practice test.Two weeks before every SAT test dateis known as Official SAT Practice Test Day.On this day,students registered forthe SAT should take another full-length practice test at s

FAQs

Where can a student see SAT scores?

With a College Board online account, students receive an email when scores are ready and can log in at studentscores.collegeboard.org to view and send scores to colleges.

When should students start using Official SAT Practice on Khan Academy?

Students are recommended to create their Khan Academy account in the fall of their junior year and use it for personalized practice, with additional quizzes if they haven’t taken PSAT 10.

What does the SAT School Day study plan recommend for the months before the test?

It suggests creating a practice schedule and practicing 15–30 minutes per day starting 6–8 weeks before the test, including full-length practice tests in the final weeks and planning essentials the night before.

Aug 29, 2026

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